President AKD says PTA to be repealed this year
2026-06-25
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be repealed by this year. Addressing the ParliamentContinue Reading
WATCH: President AKD addresses Parliament
2026-06-25
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in the Parliament of Sri Lanka. Making a special statement, the President said theContinue Reading
President sets one‑month deadline for new education policy framework
2026-06-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to finalise Sri Lanka’s proposed Education Reform Policy Framework within one month, underscoringContinue Reading
President chairs talks on El Niño impact and preparedness
2026-06-11
A high‑level discussion on the possible impact of the forthcoming El Niño condition and institutional plans to mitigate its effectsContinue Reading
National commemoration of World Environment Day 2026 held under President’s patronage
2026-06-05
The National commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, themed “Let us take action to mitigate the impacts of climate change”,Continue Reading
SLCERT warns of AI‑generated fraud videos featuring President and PM
2026-06-04
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public of fake AI‑generated videos circulating online featuring PresidentContinue Reading
AKD government passes more laws than Maithripala at 18-month mark: Report
2026-06-04
The run rate of passing laws in Sri Lanka’s Parliament has shifted over time, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administrationContinue Reading
President urges unity and compassion on Eid al‑Adha
2026-05-28
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today marked the observance of Eid al‑Adha, calling on citizens to embrace the values of peace,Continue Reading
Treasury strengthened: President announces record Rs. 2,000 Bn capital expenditure for 2027
2026-05-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government is planning to allocate LKR. 2,000 billion for capital expenditure in 2027,Continue Reading
President to relaunch Nindavur cultural centre and Ampara town hall projects
2026-05-22
The long‑delayed construction of the Nindavur Cultural Centre, which began many years ago but was halted midway, will be officiallyContinue Reading
President outlines measures to tackle Dollar crisis
2026-05-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today assured the public that strict measures are being taken to address Sri Lanka’s ongoing DollarContinue Reading
President visits Ragama ‘Ranaviru Sevana’ to inquire into Soldiers’ well-being
2026-05-19
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the ‘Ranaviru Sevana’ Rehabilitation Centre in Ragama today (19) to inquire into the health andContinue Reading
Diesel litre now costs Rs 720 – President AKD speaks on fuel situation
2026-05-13
Sri Lanka’s oil import bill has risen more than six times between February and May, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed,Continue Reading
President says statement must be recorded if name mentioned in investigation
2026-05-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says if a person’s name is mentioned in an investigation, a statement must be recorded fromContinue Reading
Opposition Group warns of “Grave Onslaught” on Judicial Independence
2026-05-12
A group of Opposition members have written to Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena alleging a serious threat to the independenceContinue Reading
President says Sri Lanka, Vietnam agree to expand trade to $1 billion by 2030
2026-05-08
Sri Lanka and Vietnam intend to increase annual bilateral trade to one billion dollars by 2030, President Anura Kumara DissanayakeContinue Reading
Ceremonial welcome accorded to Vietnam President at Presidential Secretariat
2026-05-08
The President of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, was accorded a ceremonial welcomeContinue Reading
President AKD conferred with the Kamban Award
2026-05-04
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed that the strong steps taken towards national unity will not, under any circumstances, beContinue Reading